Which of the following concepts should the nurse use to guide community health programming on herpes simplex virus (HSV)?
A) HSV-1 and HSV-2 are only transmitted when symptoms are present.
B) Only HSV-2 is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids.
C) HSV-1 is most commonly associated with cold sores around the mouth.
D) One out of three individuals between 14 and 49 years of age have been exposed to HSV.
C) HSV-1 is most commonly associated with cold sores around the mouth.
Explanation: A) Transmission of both HSV-1 and HSV-2 can occur even while the infected individual is asymptomatic.
B) Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 are transmitted by direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected individual.
C) There are two forms of herpes simplex virus (HSV): HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is more commonly associated with infections around the mouth, typically manifesting as cold sores.
D) It is estimated that one out of every six individuals between 14 and 49 years of age in the United States has been exposed to HSV.
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